Advanced
Psychological Science Qualitative Methods
Section
1: short answer
Section 1 consists of short
answer questions. Answer ALL questions in this section. Please write your
answers within the word limit specified for each question on this Paper. The
mark for each question is shown on this Paper.
1.If a
researcher wanted to develop theory to understand how mothers conceptualise,
construct, and evaluate their roles within their family, what type of
qualitative methodology would be most suitable? Name and describe the
methodology, and list two reasons why it is suitable. (2 marks)
Word limit: 150[Please type your answer here]If a researcher wanted to explore and deconstruct the
complex and wicked problem of gender discrimination, what type of qualitative
methodology would be most suitable? Name and describe the methodology, and list
three ways to address analytical rigour that are specific to said methodology.
(3 marks) Word limit: 150[Please type your answer here]
Section 2: scenario-based
questions
Section 2 consists of
questions based on the following scenario. Answer ALL questions
in this section. Please write your answers within the word limit specified for
each question on this Paper. The mark for each question is shown on this Paper.
Section 2 is worth a total of 25 marks.
Scenario:
You
are conducting research to explore how high schools encourage girls’
participation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine
(STEMM) subjects. Under the guidance of your research supervisor, you will
explore this topic using a qualitative research design. You have two data
sources in your project:
1) Semi-structured
interviews with high school teaching staff.
2) Focus
group interviews with girls attending high school who want to pursue a career
in STEMM.
All data will be analysed with
inductive Reflexive Thematic Analysis.
Scenario-based questions:
1. Write
an overarching research question for this research. (2 marks) Word limit: 20
[Please
type your answer here]
2.Name
an epistemological position that would be appropriate to adopt in this study.
(1 mark) Word limit: 5
[Please
type your answer here
3.Name
two (2) procedural ethics documents you will need to prepare for the project
for ethics review. (1 mark) Word limit: 15
[Please
type your answer here]
4. You
are concerned that your own experiences and worldviews might influence the
research. Name two (2) activities that you could engage in to help manage this
subjectivity in the research. (1 mark) Word limit: 1
[Please type your answer here]
5Name
two (2) sampling strategies that would be appropriate to recruit participants
for this study. (1 mark) Word limit: 15
[Please
type your answer here]
6. Write
ONE (1) question for your interview guide for use with high school teaching
staff. (2 marks) Word limit: 20
[Please
type your answer here]
7.Name
and describe two (2) ethical issues that might arise during the during the
interviews with teachers that would require consideration of ‘ethics in
practice’. (1 mark) Word limit: 100
[Please
type your answer here]
8.Select
one (1) of your answers to the previous question (Question 7). What action
could you take in this situation to act in accordance with ethical standards?
(2 marks) Word limit: 200
[Please
type your answer here]
9. A
student has contacted you and is keen to participate in the focus group. At the
focus group, name two (2) things you will need to do prior to asking your first
question to the group. (2 marks) Word limit: 40
[Please type your answer here]
10. When
will you start analysing your data? (1 mark) Word limit: 20
[Please
type your answer here]
11.Name
two (2) key analytic techniques or activities that you can use to support your
Reflexive Thematic Analysis. (2 marks) Word limit: 15
[Please
type your answer here]
12.Name
and describe three (3) strategies you could use to enhance the quality of your
research. Explain how each strategy will contribute to the quality of your
research (9 marks) Word limit: 30
[Please
type your answer here]
1.The development of a theory to explain how mothers conceptualize,
create, and assess their responsibilities within the household may be done
using the grounded theory process. The research methodology focuses on
developing theories "grounded" in evidence that has been methodically
gathered and examined. It elucidates social events, sometimes group behaviors,
and social interactions. It's conceivable that research using grounded theory
will start with a query or perhaps merely with gathering qualitative data.
Furthermore, grounded theory is an approach that is both organized and
adaptable. This approach aims to develop or create a hypothesis of explanation
that reveals a process intrinsic to the main subject of study. It is useful
when little information exists about a phenomenon. In this situation, little has
been established about conceptualizing mothers' roles in the home using this
technique. The theory also aids in developing knowledge for occurrences that
present frameworks and concepts that cannot describe.